"Slide Away" | ||||
---|---|---|---|---|
Single by Miley Cyrus | ||||
from the EP She Is Coming (2023 reissue) | ||||
Released | August 16, 2019 | |||
Genre | Pop [1] | |||
Length | 3:53 | |||
Label | RCA | |||
Songwriter(s) |
| |||
Producer(s) |
| |||
Miley Cyrus singles chronology | ||||
| ||||
Music video | ||||
"Slide Away" on YouTube |
"Slide Away" is a song by American singer Miley Cyrus. It was released as a single on August 16, 2019, by RCA Records. [2] It was written by Cyrus, Alma, and its producers Andrew Wyatt and Mike Will Made It. [3] The song's lyrics discuss the deterioration of a relationship, and are often likened to Cyrus' separation from ex-husband Liam Hemsworth. [4]
"Slide Away" received favorable reviews from music critics. It charted at number 47 on the US Billboard Hot 100. The accompanying music video was released on September 6, 2019. [5]
Originally planned to be the lead single of one of two remaining parts of Cyrus' scrapped 3-part project, the song was added to her previously released second extended play, She Is Coming , on the project's fourth anniversary. [6]
"Slide Away" is three minutes and fifty-three seconds long. It was written by Cyrus, Finnish singer Alma, and American producers Mike Will Made It and Andrew Wyatt; Cyrus had most recently collaborated with Alma and Wyatt on the song "Mother's Daughter" and with Mike Will Made It on "Party Up the Street", both from her EP She Is Coming (2019). The track features a combination of "hip-hop drums, warm guitars, sweeping strings, and layered samples" over a "snappy" beat. [7] [8] Its arrangement has been compared to 1990s British music "when everyone started jet-setting around genres and playing with samples", including the songs "Tender" by Blur and "Bitter Sweet Symphony" by the Verve. It is acknowledged to contrast with the sound of Cyrus' three most recent albums Bangerz (2013), Miley Cyrus & Her Dead Petz (2015), and Younger Now (2017). [7]
The lyrics are described as "much more introspective [and] somber" than the "funky" tracks released from She Is Coming. [9] They are often compared to Cyrus' separation from husband Liam Hemsworth, which was announced on August 11, 2019. [10] The line "move on, we're not seventeen / I'm not who I used to be" is believed to reference their first meeting while filming The Last Song (2010), and the line "so won't you slide away / back to the ocean, I'll go back to the city lights" supposedly addresses Cyrus' sighting in Los Angeles and Hemsworth's sighting surfing in Australia after their separation was announced. [11] The lyrics "I want my house in the hills / don't want the whiskey and pills" have been attributed to "a big separation between 2019 Miley and the [2013] party girl persona." [12]
Bonnie Stiernberg from Billboard called the song "three-and-a-half minutes of emotional, self-reflection [that] appears to reflect the dramas in her own life". [8] Brittany Vincent from MTV News commented that "it's hard to deny the heartbreak" in the perceived context of the lyrics, but spoke favorably of "[the] beauty in the acceptance". [9] Craig Jenkins from Vulture wrote that the lyrics were "just about knowing when to cut your losses and move on" and avoided being "vindictive or tabloid-y", and that the production "suits Cyrus' voice, pushing her without overwhelming her." [7] The publication included the song on its "Best Songs of 2019 (So Far)" list in September. [13]
"Slide Away" debuted at number 47 on the US Billboard Hot 100 on the chart dated August 31, 2019. [14] It is Cyrus' 48th entry on the chart. [15]
The accompanying music video for "Slide Away" was directed by Alexandre Moors, and released on September 6, 2019. [12] It comprises scenes of Cyrus underwater in a pool, leaning on the edge of a pool, and amongst partygoers at a house party. Many scenes have been compared to the music video for her 2013 single "We Can't Stop"; Glenn Rowley from Billboard wrote that Cyrus appeared "fully detached from the revelry happening around her" compared to the previous video, [16] and Christian Holub from Entertainment Weekly commented that she seemed "clearly unsatisfied." [12]
Cyrus performed "Slide Away" at the 2019 MTV Video Music Awards in Newark, New Jersey on August 26. [17] She previously stated that she would not perform at the award show in July, [18] and her performance was announced on the day of the event. [17] Cyrus performed in center stage through the entire song and was accompanied by a string section behind her. [19] The performance was broadcast in black and white. [19] Later Cyrus performed song on iHeartRadio Music Festival 2019 in Las Vegas. [20] On September 1, 2020, Cyrus performed "Slide Away" on BBC Radio1 Live Lounge along with her 2020 hit Midnight Sky and cover of Billie Eilish's "My Future" and the Eagles' "Take It to the Limit". [21]
Credits adapted from Tidal. [3]
Chart (2019–2020) | Peak position |
---|---|
Australia (ARIA) [22] | 15 |
Austria (Ö3 Austria Top 40) [23] | 49 |
Belgium (Ultratip Bubbling Under Flanders) [24] | 1 |
Belgium (Ultratip Bubbling Under Wallonia) [25] | 29 |
Canada (Canadian Hot 100) [26] | 28 |
Czech Republic (Singles Digitál Top 100) [27] | 18 |
France (SNEP Sales Chart) [28] | 46 |
Germany (GfK) [29] | 67 |
Greece (IFPI) [30] | 21 |
Hungary (Single Top 40) [31] | 1 |
Hungary (Stream Top 40) [32] | 1 |
Ireland (IRMA) [33] | 25 |
Latvia (LAIPA) [34] | 16 |
Lithuania (AGATA) [35] | 14 |
New Zealand (Recorded Music NZ) [36] | 12 |
Norway (VG-lista) [37] | 28 |
Poland (Polish Airplay Top 100) [38] | 46 |
Portugal (AFP) [39] | 83 |
Scotland (OCC) [40] | 16 |
Slovakia (Rádio Top 100) [41] | 54 |
Slovakia (Singles Digitál Top 100) [42] | 11 |
Sweden Heatseeker (Sverigetopplistan) [43] | 1 |
Switzerland (Schweizer Hitparade) [44] | 20 |
UK Singles (OCC) [45] | 40 |
US Billboard Hot 100 [46] | 47 |
US Adult Pop Airplay ( Billboard ) [47] | 42 |
US Rolling Stone Top 100 [48] | 18 |
Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
---|---|---|
Australia (ARIA) [49] | 3× Platinum | 210,000‡ |
Brazil (Pro-Música Brasil) [50] | 2× Platinum | 80,000‡ |
Canada (Music Canada) [51] | Gold | 40,000‡ |
Denmark (IFPI Danmark) [52] | Gold | 45,000‡ |
Mexico (AMPROFON) [53] | Gold | 30,000‡ |
New Zealand (RMNZ) [54] | Gold | 15,000‡ |
Norway (IFPI Norway) [55] | Gold | 30,000‡ |
Poland (ZPAV) [56] | Gold | 25,000‡ |
United Kingdom (BPI) [57] | Silver | 200,000‡ |
‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. |
Region | Date | Format(s) | Label | Ref. |
---|---|---|---|---|
Various | August 16, 2019 | RCA | [3] | |
Australia | Radio airplay | [58] | ||
Italy | September 13, 2019 | Sony | [59] |
"Nothing Else Matters" is a power ballad by American heavy metal band Metallica. It was released in 1992 as the third single from their self-titled fifth studio album, Metallica. The song peaked at number 11 on the Billboard Mainstream Rock Tracks chart, number 6 on the UK Singles Chart, number 1 in Denmark, and reached the top ten on many other European charts. Recognized as one of Metallica's best known and most popular songs, it has become a staple in live performances.
Miley Ray Cyrus is an American singer, songwriter, and actress. Regarded as a pop icon, she has been recognized for her evolving artistry and style. Having been dubbed the "Teen Queen" of the 2000s decade, Cyrus is cited as one of the few examples of a child star with a successful musical career as an adult. The daughter of country singer Billy Ray Cyrus, she emerged as a teen idol at age 13 as the lead character in the Disney Channel television series Hannah Montana (2006–2011). As Hannah Montana, she achieved success on the Billboard charts with two number-one soundtracks and a US top-ten single.
American singer Miley Cyrus has released eight studio albums, three live albums, four extended plays and 42 singles. Popularly referred as the original "Teen Queen", Cyrus has sold 55 million singles and 20 million albums worldwide. According to Recording Industry Association of America, she has sold 32 million singles and 10 million albums in the US. Billboard ranked Cyrus as the ninth greatest Billboard 200 female music artist of all time and the 62nd greatest artist of all time.
"Party in the U.S.A." is a song by American singer Miley Cyrus from her debut extended play (EP), The Time of Our Lives (2009). It was released on August 4, 2009, by Hollywood Records as the lead single from the project. The song was written and produced by Dr. Luke, with additional songwriting provided by Jessie J and Claude Kelly. It is a pop song, with lyrics reflecting her relocating from Nashville, Tennessee, to Hollywood, California. This is one of four collaborations between Cyrus and Dr. Luke, with the EP title track "The Time of Our Lives", will.i.am's "Fall Down" and "Wrecking Ball" following in 2013.
"When I Look at You" is a song recorded by American singer Miley Cyrus. The song was written by Hillary Lindsey and John Shanks, and produced by Shanks. It was released on February 15, 2010 by Hollywood Records as the second and final single from Cyrus' first EP, The Time of Our Lives (2009). The song was featured in the 2010 film The Last Song and its corresponding soundtrack, being used to promote the film. The track contains an instrumentation primarily based on piano, while its lyrics speak of a dream boy.
"We Can't Stop" is a song by American singer Miley Cyrus, from her fourth studio album Bangerz (2013). It was released on June 3, 2013, by RCA Records as the lead single from the album. The song was written and produced by Mike Will Made It, P-Nasty, and Rock City, with additional songwriting provided by Cyrus, Doug E. Fresh, and Slick Rick. "We Can't Stop" is a pop, R&B and electropop song about a house party and recreational drug use.
"Wrecking Ball" is a song recorded by American singer Miley Cyrus for her fourth studio album, Bangerz (2013). It was released on August 25, 2013, by RCA Records as the album's second single. The song was written by Mozella, Stephan Moccio, Sacha Skarbek, with Dr. Luke and Cirkut, who also served as the producers, credited as co-writers along with David Kim. "Wrecking Ball" is a pop ballad which lyrically discusses the deterioration of a relationship.
"Adore You" is a song recorded by American singer Miley Cyrus. It is the opening track of her fourth studio album Bangerz (2013) and was released as its third and final single on December 17, 2013, by RCA Records. The song was written and produced by Oren Yoel, with additional songwriting provided by Stacy Barthe. "Adore You" is a pop and R&B ballad in which Cyrus discusses her affection towards her boyfriend.
"Malibu" is a song by American singer Miley Cyrus. It was released on May 11, 2017, by RCA Records as the lead single from her sixth studio album, Younger Now. Its lyrics were written by Cyrus and its music and production was done by her and Oren Yoel. The song first premiered on Beats 1 on May 11 and was then subsequently released for digital download and streaming that day. It was commercially successful, reaching the top 10 in the US, and number eleven in the UK. "Malibu" became Cyrus's ninth top-ten entry on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. The song has been certified sextuple-platinum in Australia, quadruple-platinum in Norway, triple platinum in Canada, double platinum in Spain and the United States, and platinum in multiple European territories, including the United Kingdom.
Younger Now is the sixth studio album by American singer-songwriter Miley Cyrus. It was released on September 29, 2017, by RCA Records. Cyrus began planning a commercial follow-up record to her fourth studio album Bangerz (2013) while simultaneously making her experimental fifth studio album Miley Cyrus & Her Dead Petz (2015), although later became influenced by her reconciliation with fiancé Liam Hemsworth in 2016. Younger Now was written and produced by Cyrus and Oren Yoel, with whom she had collaborated on her previous two full-lengths. Not concerning herself with radio airplay, their efforts resulted in an "honest" final product that sees Cyrus "leaning into her roots." It features guest vocals from singer Dolly Parton, Cyrus' godmother. Musically, it is a country pop and pop rock record.
"Younger Now" is a song by American singer Miley Cyrus, from her sixth studio album of the same name (2017). It was released on August 18, 2017, by RCA Records as the second and final single from the album. Its lyrics were written by Cyrus and its musical composition and production done by Cyrus and Oren Yoel. An accompanying music video was released on the same day.
"Nothing Breaks Like a Heart" is a song by British musician Mark Ronson featuring American singer Miley Cyrus, released on 29 November 2018 by RCA Records as the lead single from Ronson's fifth studio album, Late Night Feelings (2019).
She Is Coming is the fourth extended play (EP) by American singer Miley Cyrus. It was released on May 31, 2019, by RCA Records. She Is Coming was intended to be the first of three EPs that would comprise Cyrus' seventh studio album She Is Miley Cyrus, however, the other two EPs were never released. Her completed seventh studio album Plastic Hearts (2020) includes some songs from these recording sessions.
"Mother's Daughter" is a song by American singer Miley Cyrus. It first appeared as a digital track on Cyrus' second EP She Is Coming on May 31, 2019, then it was released to radio in early June by RCA Records, as the lead single from the record. It was written by Cyrus, Alma Miettinen, and its producer Andrew Wyatt. The Wuki remix debuted in August, and received a nomination for Best Remixed Recording at the 62nd Annual Grammy Awards. Its music video won two MTV Video Music Awards in 2020.
Plastic Hearts is the seventh studio album by American singer Miley Cyrus. It was released on November 27, 2020, by RCA Records, and was her final album with the label; she signed with Columbia Records in early 2021. Marking a departure from Cyrus' previous releases, Plastic Hearts is primarily a rock, pop, synth-pop, and glam rock record, with influences from country, punk rock, new wave, arena rock, industrial, disco, and power pop. Most of the album was produced by Andrew Watt and Louis Bell, with further collaboration with Mark Ronson and Andrew Wyatt. Guest vocals include Dua Lipa, Billy Idol, Joan Jett and Stevie Nicks.
"Don't Call Me Angel" is a song by American singers Ariana Grande, Miley Cyrus, and Lana Del Rey. It was released on September 13, 2019, by Republic Records as the lead single from the soundtrack to the film Charlie's Angels, based on the television series of the same name created by Ivan Goff and Ben Roberts. The song reached number one in Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Lebanon, Scotland and Israel, as well as the top five in eleven other countries.
"Midnight Sky" is a song by American singer Miley Cyrus, released on August 14, 2020, by RCA Records as the lead single from her seventh studio album Plastic Hearts. The single was written by Cyrus, Ali Tamposi, Ilsey Juber and Jon Bellion with song's producers: Louis Bell and Andrew Watt. It is a disco, pop, synth-pop, electropop and pop rock song with lyrics about independence and self-confidence. The song's music video was Cyrus' first self-directed music video and was released on the same day as the single.
"Without You" is a song by Australian rapper and singer the Kid Laroi from the deluxe "Savage" edition of his debut mixtape F*ck Love (2020). It was released to alternative radio on 18 December 2020 as the fifth overall single from the mixtape.
"Prisoner" is a song by American singer Miley Cyrus featuring English singer Dua Lipa. It was released on November 19, 2020, through RCA Records as the second single from Cyrus' seventh studio album Plastic Hearts (2020). It was also included on the re-issue of Lipa's second studio album Future Nostalgia: The Moonlight Edition (2021). It is a dance, dark-pop, disco-punk, disco-rock, glam rock and nu-disco song produced by Andrew Watt and the Monsters & Strangerz.
"Flowers" is a song by American singer Miley Cyrus from her eighth studio album Endless Summer Vacation (2023). Columbia Records released it as the album's lead single on January 12, 2023, in some countries and on January 13 worldwide. Cyrus wrote "Flowers" with Gregory Aldae Hein and Michael Pollack, while Kid Harpoon and Tyler Johnson handled the production. A pop song with disco, rock, and funk influences, its lyrics express an ex-lover's acceptance of being independent after no longer feeling the need to rely on someone else to be complete.
On a busy night for pop releases, with Taylor Swift and Miley Cyrus also dropping new tunes...
{{cite web}}
: |author=
has generic name (help)